Thursday, December 30, 2010

Only one more day left in this year. I still can't believe 2011 is almost here!
Since I have been trying to get back into a painting mode, I thought looking for an inspiration for my next project can be a great idea. So here it is....

Russian Folk Art :) I am already getting home sick... Back in the summer, I painted a few wine bottles and since that time the shelf with "ready" to paint bottles grew {well what can I say we love wine}.

My wedding invites are still in progress - it's taking me longer than I thought but I am so excited to share my finished product soon.

Monday, December 27, 2010

It's winter outside without a doubt. Just look at this photo - this is what I see from my window.

Christmas was an amazing family celebration! My fiance came and all of us - my parents, my sister, Baron, Bagira, our friend Natalie watched Daniil opening his presents. Daniil got so many presents that he got tired opening them after a while :) Based on the time he spent playing, drum set is the winner hahah, then the doctor's kit, cars and other toys were at the bottom of the ranking.

After Daniil went to bed, Todd (my fiance) and I watched one of his favorite movies "It's a wonderful life". I have to agree with him that this movie is the best ever made. It made me think more how thankful I am for everything in my life.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Well so I am officially on my holiday vacation YAY, though I do miss work already!
I have been scrambling to get all of my christmas shopping done, and I still need to get more. I have been trying be a 22 year old girl for a day and picture what I wanted hmm not much of a success. Well good thing I still have couple of days before Santa arrives.

Additionally, I have promised to show you a sneak peek of my wedding invites... Below you will see few sketches for our customized crest that will be used for our invites :)

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Good morning,

Today my morning began later than usual since I can't get out from my driveway. It's covered with ice.
On a normal day I will driving in the car on my way to work... but today I have extra minutes to enjoy my cup of coffee.

Just the other day I was thinking that my big day {WEDDING} is approaching so fast - only few months away. I am getting really excited but so nervous just thinking about it since there are still things that I have to get done.

Good news! Here are few things that I can cross off my list:

*Location-Savannah GA
*Wedding Day
*Wedding Dress
*Photographer

Things that I still need to get/do:

*Invitations
*Wedding band
*Decorations
*Flowers
.................

Savannah is one of the most beautiful cities I have ever been to. It's has so much charm, culture, historic architecture, art and how can I forget those trees with moss. I think one day I might move to Savannah :)

I know that I have promised to show you a sneak peek of my invite, it will be coming next week :)

Friday, December 10, 2010

Good Friday to everyone :) I have been gone from this blog for a while because the past few months have been really busy with so many great things that came in to my life. I got engaged to a great guy :) and now busy planning our wedding that will take place in Savannah sometimes in April....so excited. My son recently turned 3. I still can't believe that he is 3 where did this time go?!

Well while trying to plan my wedding I have been busy working on my website www.byksenia.com which is still in progress. I am excited to share these excited news with everyone.

Weird to say but for some odd reason I have wanting to see some snow even though I am always cold in the winter. Below is an image from russian winters - so beautiful.

Russian Winter

I will be posting soon my draft wedding invitations. Talk to you soon.

Saturday, May 1, 2010

I know it has been a while...even more than usual but trust me there are a lot of exciting things going on in my life right now. Here is my recent work. I was so excited to paint this wine bottle since it was going to a really special person.